Day 35. Santiago

Buen Camino!!  The picture tells it all. We arrived at the Praza Obradoiro in front of the Cathedral. Can you see how excited we are?

It was fun watching other pilgrims enter the plaza. Some would run in to join their friends who arrived before them. 

Others would flop down in the middle of the plaza with relief and joy. Kissing the ground was done by many. 

There were groups who would pose together, proud of their accomplishment. 

Shouts of joy with hands up was a common pose. 

And sometimes you would see a lone pilgrim taking in the sight and reflecting on the journey just completed.  A wonderful place to see fellow pilgrims that you met during the Camino. 

Their was a festival feeling and excitement in the air.  Vendors in costume would try to sell souvenirs.  

Here are two interesting pilgrims. This is a "human statue" who will let you get a picture taken with him for a donation. He even provides props. We felt like we were at a fair. 

But there was business to be done so it was off to the Pilgrim's Office to collect the Compestella.  After a wait of 20 minutes it was time to present the credential, the pilgrim's passport. 

Everything checked out!!  The credential was certified and the last "sello" received was:  "Officina del Peregrino".  Now it is time to show off the certificate. We are now ready to come home!! Thanks for joining me on this trip and soon the class shell will be delivered to the classroom.

Buen Camino!!